Discover how we're growing a future-ready Washington
Washington STEM advances excellence, innovation, and equity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for all Washington students.
Discover how we're growing a future-ready Washington
Washington STEM advances excellence, innovation, and equity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for all Washington students.
EQUITY THROUGH ACCESS + OPPORTUNITIES
The research is clear: a strong cradle to career STEM education prepares students for high-demand jobs and contributes to the vitality of their families, communities, and local economies. Founded in principles of equity, partnership, and sustainability, Washington STEM creates solutions and partnerships that bring STEM education to Washington students, especially those historically underrepresented in STEM fields like students of color, girls and young women, students living in poverty, and students living in rural areas.
Focus Areas
We use research and community insights to determine STEM focus areas, those critical junctures where our work and our partners can create the most impact on student lives.
Partnerships
We forge powerful partnerships to unleash our collective potential. Partners help us create and scale solutions for Washington students.
Advocacy
We are the go-to resource for Washington policymakers at the state and federal level, offering pragmatic, nonpartisan policy recommendations to improve STEM access and success.
The Power of our Statewide Networks
Our regional STEM Networks bring educators, business leaders, STEM professionals, and community leaders together to build student success and engage them with STEM career opportunities in their local area.
The Power of our Statewide Networks
Our regional STEM Networks bring educators, business leaders, STEM professionals, and community leaders together to build student success and engage them with STEM career opportunities in their local area.
Creating well-lit career pathways for high school graduates
Washington students have big dreams
Though 90% of students in Washington state aspire to pursue education beyond high school, roughly 40% complete a credential. Washington STEM is improving access to STEM education—from early learning to postsecondary, particularly for students who have historically been excluded: students of color, girls and young women, students from low-income backgrounds, and students living in rural areas. This video shares one student's story.